sunsporter1649 · 70-79, M
The State Department on Sunday told Americans in Kabul that their best chance of survival is to hide.
“The security situation in Kabul is changing quickly including at the airport. There are reports of the airport taking fire; therefore we are instructing U.S. citizens to shelter in place,” the U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan said in a statement published on its website on Sunday.
The embassy then told everyone that even as the Taliban took over Kabul, it is vital to have the proper paperwork in order.
And access to electrical power and a working Wi-Fi connection are apparently necessary, too.
“U.S. citizens wanting assistance in departing the country should register for any option that might be identified to return to the United States, and must complete this Repatriation Assistance Request for each traveler in their group,” the embassy notice said.
“Spouses and minor children of U.S. citizens in Afghanistan who are awaiting immigrant visas should also complete this form if they wish to depart. Please do so as soon as possible. You must complete this form even if you’ve previously submitted your information to the U.S. Embassy in Kabul,” it said.
The U.S. Embassy flag was lowered Sunday, signifying the end of the U.S. presence in Afghanistan, according to CNN.
As late as Thursday, State Department spokesman Ned Price had said there was no such thing as an evacuation either in the works or taking place.
“This is not abandonment. This is not an evacuation. This is not the wholesale withdrawal. What this is (is) a reduction in the size of our civilian footprint,” Price told reporters Thursday, according to ABC News. “The embassy remains open and we plan to continue our diplomatic work in Afghanistan.”
“The security situation in Kabul is changing quickly including at the airport. There are reports of the airport taking fire; therefore we are instructing U.S. citizens to shelter in place,” the U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan said in a statement published on its website on Sunday.
The embassy then told everyone that even as the Taliban took over Kabul, it is vital to have the proper paperwork in order.
And access to electrical power and a working Wi-Fi connection are apparently necessary, too.
“U.S. citizens wanting assistance in departing the country should register for any option that might be identified to return to the United States, and must complete this Repatriation Assistance Request for each traveler in their group,” the embassy notice said.
“Spouses and minor children of U.S. citizens in Afghanistan who are awaiting immigrant visas should also complete this form if they wish to depart. Please do so as soon as possible. You must complete this form even if you’ve previously submitted your information to the U.S. Embassy in Kabul,” it said.
The U.S. Embassy flag was lowered Sunday, signifying the end of the U.S. presence in Afghanistan, according to CNN.
As late as Thursday, State Department spokesman Ned Price had said there was no such thing as an evacuation either in the works or taking place.
“This is not abandonment. This is not an evacuation. This is not the wholesale withdrawal. What this is (is) a reduction in the size of our civilian footprint,” Price told reporters Thursday, according to ABC News. “The embassy remains open and we plan to continue our diplomatic work in Afghanistan.”
TheOneyouwerewarnedabout · 46-50, MVIP
If Clinton and Barry had been held accountable for Benghazi. There be a more urgent scramble today..
Out of fear of being held accountable..
Out of fear of being held accountable..
That's very sad what's going on over there. I pray safety for everyone
Pfuzylogic · M
You aren’t asking about citizens. Maybe former interpreters
Experienced33 · M
@Pfuzylogic Thousands of Americans in hiding. This is terrible
BigBulge · 46-50, M
Okay. Just how would that work, exactly ?
wrule · F
America should just resign from their job of being global cop and defender of the free world.
wrule · F
Dubya and his gang started the whole fuck-up.